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| Kathryn Shubert. (PRNewsFoto/Disney Institute) |
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Disney Institute announced today that Kathryn Shubert has joined the company as regional sales manager for Chicago. In this role, Shubert will be responsible for cultivating relationships with Illinois and Wisconsin companies interested in developing or enhancing a corporate culture that is focused on leadership, customer service, innovation and creativity.
Shubert joins Disney Institute from Better Communications in Boston where she was sales vice president. Prior to that position, Shubert worked for Ninth House, a blended leadership, learning and development company based in San Francisco. She also served as regional vice president for Wilson Learning, where she created the Pharmaceutical Practice Group.
Shubert began her career at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, where she worked in sales, management and sales training. “Kate brings a wealth of experience and much passion to her new role,” says Kevin Harry, managing sales director for Disney Institute. “We’re thrilled to have her join our team.” Shubert was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University in Theatre and Speech in 1973. She is based in Chicago.
Disney Institute, the professional development and consulting arm of The Walt Disney Company, draws on more than 80 years of experience in a variety of industries, including hospitality, entertainment, and food and beverage. The company offers engaging seminars, workshops and presentations, as well as fully customized programming in the areas of leadership, people management, quality service, brand loyalty and innovation/creativity.
Programs are available at client locations in cities around the world, or at Disney destinations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, enabling participants to go behind the scenes and see firsthand how business theory drives operational excellence. Private, customized programs blend the unique strengths and challenges of the client with best practices from The Walt Disney Company for a targeted, effective message that can be easily and quickly adapted to individual organizations.
The Disney Institute client roster includes Fortune 500 companies as well as a wide range of small businesses, non-profits and government agencies. To learn more about Disney Institute, visit www.disneyinstitute.com.321-939-4600